What was printed on this day 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
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Pioneer Staff Report | 6:10 am, May 8, 2021 ×
10 years ago
May 8, 2011 A project proposed by St. Philip’s Catholic Church could transform a portion of downtown Bemidji. Plans call for the removal of the existing Clothing Depot and two rental homes and creating in their place a new multi-use church building that would house the Clothing Depot and two parking lots offering some relief to parking difficulties at St. Philip’s.
25 years ago
May 8, 1996 Youth hockey is mushrooming in the area and Bemidji Youth Hockey Association is badly in need of more ice. Ice time for hockey practice at both the city rink at Nymore and the Neilson-Reise Arena is harder to come by. The club s plan is to build a 240-by-145-foot arena, initially with a dirt base floor and eventually concrete. Using dirt saves $100,000 from the initial cost.
Bemidji Co-op donates $5,000 to community organizations in honor of Paul and Babe statues
The Bemidji Cooperative Association recently donated $5,000 in honor of the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues.
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Pioneer Staff Report | 8:00 am, Dec. 29, 2020
BEMIDJI The Bemidji Cooperative Association recently donated $5,000 in honor of the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues.
A grant was provided through an initiative that encourages Cenex dealers, retailers and distributors to share stories about what makes their local communities special. The Paul and Babe statues on the Lake Bemidji waterfront were chosen as the Bemidji Co-op s inspiration. The two statues bring centuries-old folklore to life. Bringing visitors from far and wide to snap a photo with the icons, the statues have earned honor for being a source of pride in the community, the release said.